JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
久 — long time
- Reading
- キュウ・ク・ひさ.しい
- Meaning
- long time; old story
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
久 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・ク・ひさ.しい and it means long time; old story. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
久 appears in everyday japanese words such as 永久 (eternity), 久しい (long) and 久し振り (after a long time).
Japanese words containing 久
Frequently asked questions
What does 久 mean in Japanese?
久 means long time; old story in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 久 read?
久 is read キュウ・ク・ひさ.しい. Reading it inside real words — 永久 and 久しい and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 久 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 久 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 久 in a word?
A common word containing 久 is 永久 (えいきゅう) — "eternity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 久 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 久 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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